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Newspaper
Dahlonega Nugget
Location
Dahlonega, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1917
Page
1
A farmer in a sunbaked quarter acre battles rampant weeds and blight across corn, beets, lettuce, and fruit trees. A mail carrier delivers a notice to report, but the farmer is told he need not go, declaring I am a farmer. The scene shifts to notes on home finishing touches and garden aesthetics from contemporary pieces.
In France amid trench life Scots and Australians display close comradeship. Highland bonnets pair with Australian sombreros in towns behind the lines where soldiers on leave mingle. Australians say Jocks share the same sense of humor and a mutual understanding strengthens the bond between units.
Ants are not harming plants but are attracted to the sugary excretions of plant lice. The lice are called ant cows because ants feed on their honeydew. Ants even carry lice to nests for winter shelter and release them on plants in spring.
The passage describes trench clearing as a brutal hand to hand task after a foothold is gained. Grenadiers advance from embrasures ten yards at a time and force the enemy back along the trench. They clear dugouts by throwing grenades down steep stairs and entering dark spaces to seek out any remaining foes.
A reflection on work and endurance by George Blot. It contemplates that enduring effort persists through misery and happiness, asserting that life is constant change and only through labor can one gain traction on external circumstances.
A recently introduced machine converts waste paper into a soft packing material similar to excelsior. Firms can use the shredded product to reduce costs in preparing fragile goods for shipment.
Nearly all artificial gems are compounds of alum crystallized under special conditions. The metallic salts added during fusion determine whether stones become sapphires rubies or Oriental topazes amethysts or emeralds.
The passage notes that if all seeds of a plant type grew unrestricted, they would cover the earth. It highlights a single orchid producing over 10,000,000 seeds in a season and says many common plants, such as the oxgrave, nearly equal this remarkable record.
Some plants defend themselves by defensive traits such as thorns spines and stinging hairs to deter herbivores and protect tissues from being eaten.
The director of a zoological garden was away on holiday when his chief assistant sent a note noting the chimpanzee seems to be pining for a companion and asking what to do until the director returns.
A reflective note by James Smith argues men deny responsibility for others' actions yet admit fault when their example has led to a friend's misfortune or downfall. The piece emphasizes social accountability and moral conduct within male circles.
A bill collector says he has climbed the stairs six times to see a man, who responds with a rueful remark about lost motion. The exchange centers on the humor of repeated visits and the idea that progress has stalled.
A Break. Member S P C A clashes with a driver over a horse incident. The exchange features a sharp retort about the animal’s inability to speak and a claim of speaking for the horse.
Uncle Eben laments social envy, noting how applause for a neighbor’s gambling win beats earning two dollars through work. He contrasts luck and effort, highlighting the community’s mixed moral © values and desire for quick praise over steady labor.
A hemp brush on a long bamboo handle is recommended as a valuable first aid to cleaning ceilings and walls, offering a fluffy all around brushing tool for home upkeep.
A diner asks for a substantial meal of about eight hundred calories, leaving the selection to the waiter Henry. The central exchange highlights a humorous take on a high calorie request in a dining scene.
The Boston Transcript notes the marriage will be solemnized as soon as financing is secured, reflecting a pending arrangement between the couple and their financial backers.
A father overhears his daughter Alice and Phil at the gate saying goodnight. He reflects on marriage, love, and his own role, sensing his own failings as he contemplates his daughter’s happiness and the impact of his stern demeanor. The scene ends with the father torn between pride and worry as his girl seems unhappy because of him.
The Columbus State Journal notes widespread knitting at home for soldiers with a call to add color. The Red Cross urges red accents in socks for cheer and superstition, claiming a red stripe helps morale and pairing socks.
The American Institute of Architects notes state chapters will compile lists of architects willing to serve the government. The census aims to match each enrolled professional’s qualifications to suitable war work to avoid the early wartime shortages faced in France and England.
A Detroit Free Press puzzle item recalls a mystery about how money given to Red Cross solicitors was handled without personal cost. The quip hints at questions over charity fundraising practices and personal accountability.
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